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title: "PP18093 - Home Library Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4189d0aa-c5c3-4fd0-8def-d66c0185bc18"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-06-20"
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# PP18093 - Home Library Service

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4189d0aa-c5c3-4fd0-8def-d66c0185bc18

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## Summary

The City of Wolverhampton Council has initiated a tendering process for the "PP18093 - Home Library Service," which falls under the library management services category. This procurement is located in the West Midlands, England, and is currently at the Tender stage. The tender period is set to conclude on 18th July 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 1st October 2018 and continue until 30th September 2020. The total budget for this service is £164,000, and the method of procurement is through an open procedure.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in library services, particularly those offering innovative solutions in book delivery and digital library management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide tailored services to cater to an ageing or housebound population will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on incorporating electronic devices and expanding service delivery methods also opens avenues for businesses to propose new and enhanced service offerings, thus supporting their growth ambitions.

## Notice

The City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking to appoint a suitable provider to deliver it's Home Library Service. The Home Library Service is available to customers that are unable to visit their local libraries. The service is free. The main aims of the service are: * Books and other materials are delivered to the customer on a 4/6-weekly basis. There is an excellent choice of books which is chosen from our library shelves. Large print and talking books are very popular. The use of electronic devices, such as e-books and e-audiobooks, has not been fully utilised however there is scope in the contract to explore this further in line with our 10-year Libraries Strategy. * To ensure that the Home Library Service offers a choice in methods of service delivery including a wider range of service and titles, in order to meet the challenge an ageing or house bound population. * Home Library Service books are delivered to customer's doors or residential homes every month. The Service will need to gather information on the customers reading interests to enable appropriate books to be selected.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0880113a-cec5-4f2d-b26a-2d1fd29ee9e0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79995000 - Library management services
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2018 at 09:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0880113a-cec5-4f2d-b26a-2d1fd29ee9e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0880113a-cec5-4f2d-b26a-2d1fd29ee9e0
  20th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.wolverhamptontenders.com
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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